Information Governance Lead: Policy, Privacy & Compliance

Discovery Limited; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Governance Specialist to drive governance and compliance across the organisation. The role translates regulatory requirements into operational controls, assessments and governance activities with minimal supervision but senior oversight.

You will develop policies, implement governance frameworks, and provide training and guidance for technology and privacy teams, collaborating with Group Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable laws and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in information governance, compliance, risk or IT assurance.
• Experience with governance, compliance, risk and auditing frameworks.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and delivery teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain appropriate policies, procedures and practices in relation to IT, Privacy and Security governance.
• Lead, implement and consistently maintain governance and compliance frameworks, standards and controls.
• Facilitate training and communication regarding Information Governance (including Privacy)
• Provide support and guidance with governance planning, execution, reporting and assurance activities to technology and privacy teams; projects and business stakeholders.
• In conjunction with Group Legal and Group Compliance, assist in the identification of applicable laws and regulations as well as the implementation of controls and actions to ensure compliance
• Recognise and identify potential gaps, risks and non-compliance issues where existing policies, standards and procedures may require improvement; facilitate and track remediation.
• Execute quality assessments and prepare governance and compliance reports and dashboards for management; including the tracking of metrics.

Skills

Policy Development

Security Governance

Security Compliance

Reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

IT/Privacy/Law degree

IT certifications (A+, N+ or equivalent)

Job description

Discovery Limited is seeking an Information Governance Specialist to drive governance and compliance across the organisation. The role translates regulatory requirements into operational controls, assessments and governance activities with minimal supervision but senior oversight.

You will develop policies, implement governance frameworks, and provide training and guidance for technology and privacy teams, collaborating with Group Legal and Compliance to ensure adherence to applicable laws and